About Reykjanes

Hotel Reykjanes is located on the Reykjanes peninsula in Isafjardardjup by the main road. There is both an airport and a dock located in Reykjanes. There is an excellent panoramic view, facing all Snæfjalla coast, all Langadalsströnd and Borgarey.

Reykjanes has many good trails to walk by and local places are marked. Peaceful mornings and evenings in Reykjanes, along with diverse birdlife and seals can be seen on the beach.

Reykjanes has a lot of geothermal energy and all buildings are heated by the local springs. Local swimming pool is 50 x 12.5 meters and is located below the hotel. The pool is also heated by self-running hot geothermal water. Surrounding most of the pool is a fence. There is also a sun-platform and steambath aside the pool along with extremely popular benches to sit on underneath the water. Dressing rooms are right next to the pool with good showers. The swimming pool is always warm and because of that, many travelers that visit Reykjanes, say that it is one of the most effective resting places in the Westfjords, because the fatigue and stress will disappear in the hot water and clean air.

“Don’t get off by the uninteresting building, you will Love staying here.”

There are also four apartments, ideal for families or small groups which can be arranged for long or short time periods. The apartments have 3 to 4 rooms that can take from 6 to 8 people. All apartments are either rented with sheets or for sleeping bags.

At the hostel, we offer sleeping bag accommodations in the old children school. There we have eight rooms with bunk beds, and you can also order extra mattresses. In every room there are 2 to 4 bunk beds.

Our campsite is quite close to the Hotel. To has everything that a good campsite should have, from access to all modern facilities (including the pool) to the closeness to nature that most campers crave

Transport

If you have a car then the simplest way is to drive, it’s only 3.5-hour drive from Reykjavik and 1.5-hour drive from Isafjord.

If this is a group then the most fun is to fly to Isafjord and take a boat to Reykjanes.

It’s also fun to rent an airplane, there is an airport located here and airlines are ready to drop by.

You can also check out Distances, there are road distances from most major places in Iceland to Reykjanes

Here in the area there are few gas stations, but we do have self-service here in Reykjanes and it is open 24/7. Exact distances from all around Iceland can be found on the website of Vegagerdin “http://www.road.is/ “

The swimming pool is always warm and because of that, many travelers that visit Reykjanes, say that it is one of the most effective resting places in the Westfjords, because the fatigue and stress will disappear in the hot water and clean air

In Reykjanes we have a good fitness facility with weights and equipment. So if you feel the urge to do some serious weight training or you just feel like working off the some fine food we serve in our restaurant, the gym is there for you

If you are having trouble finding us just click on the image and Google map´s will guide you all the way

Our wildlife includes all manner of creatures; whales, seals, birds and foxes.A great way of experiencing this; is simply to take a good long walk. And we have a lot of hiking trails, where you can truly experience Iceland’s nature